[Parrot’s Villa . A view of the corridor between the bedrooms. In a wavy motion, and while twisting and winding, the serpent moves in a serpentine way , from Monaco’s bedroom, to that of Mme .M . Dig is in the bar mixing juices . Mme.M is in the kitchenette, preparing breakfast. ] .
—- Dig : “ Mom . Something is wrong. The air smells of an eerie aura. Go upstairs and check . “ [ Mme. M .goes up and comes down agitated.]
— Mme. M . “ You’re right. This place is spooky. I feel creepy . Monaco’s bed is empty, and no trace of the snake . Parrot’s door is locked . “ . [ Rustling sounds of footsteps are heard , coming down the stairs. Like ghosts, Parrot and Monaco appear , and takes their seats at the table. Both Mme.M.and Dig, froze up , as if hit by an avalanche . ] .
—- Parrot : “ Good morning Mme .M , and good morn to you Dig . You may start to serve. “ .
—- Monaco: “ I’m pissed off . Can you explain to me, the raison d ‘ être of your strategy ? . I believe, we’ve reached a cul-de-sac situation. A dead-end . We’ve used all our cards , and can’t make a move . My mind is fatigued , worrying about my two , look-alike, twin daughters, Paris and Copenhagen. If by tomorrow, no ransom is demanded, I’m gonna go to the gendarmerie.”
—- Parrot: “ Your ultimate ultimatum is uncalled for. I thought you’ve given me a carte blanche to act as I please. I’ll not jeopardize my only daughter Chelsea , whose mum died in childbirth .”
—- Monaco : “ Qu’elle dommage. You’ve been chasing a dark shadow , probably your own, without a trace . “ .
—- Parrot : No news is good news. If something has happened, we would have heard already. Good news always travel at a slow space, like a tortoise . But bad news , gallop fast ahead . “ .
—- Monaco: “ En – garde . It’s now tac-au-tac . As they say in English, ‘ on guard . Clash for clash . ‘ So , we’ve reached an impasse . A catch 22 situation .All you care about is the chase . To catch the crook, and make of it , a cause célèbre , a folie-de-grandeur . Do you have a sortie strategy ? . “ .
—- “ Parrot : “ It’s not worth to wince in distress. This grimace expression on your face , does not suit you. Give me a break. It’s true, that I’m cornered against the goal . It’s the bastard kidnappers who broke the rules, and yet , they are taking free kicks at me . Let’s not get paranoid . Let me think straight in an objective way . I’ll find a way out . “ .
—- Monaco: “ Touché. I’ll give you 48 hours , and then , I’ll act solo .”.
— Parrot :”Deal, after breakfast we shall both go to the office and plan our next move .We’ll be back for lunch by 1pm.” [ After breakfast, they both leave and arrive to a simple office with a desk & library.] .
—- Parrot. “ Since, we are both in danger, I’ve prepared two wills , to be signed by each of us , giving the other, the power to be sole executor , to manage each other’s money and property , in the event of one of us dies before the other. “
—- Monaco: “ I’ll have a quick coup d’œil, before I sign….. It seems to be OK. Let’s sign & celebrate.”. [ The Villa . Mme .M , and Dig are alone .]
— Mme M. :” Did you hear son . Contessa Monaco, is the mother of the two , look-alike, twin sisters . She has to go . One day , if the snake does not do it’s mission, I’ll cook her an ackee fruit. When picked before it is ripe , it becomes poisonous. I’m gonna write two letters . The first one , a ransom demand . The second , directions for the drop. Go now ,first to my house , and then to your home , and take pictures of the baby girl ,and the sister , against a background , of today’s newspaper. Since the nanny Paris is already dead ,take two pictures of Copenhagen , in two different dresses . Since both sisters are identical twins , the mother will not notice the difference. Come back by noon . I will insert the photos in the first letter and drop it in the mail box . “ [ Dig drives first to Mme .M hacienda, takes a photo of the baby , and then goes to his home.]
—- Dig : “I have good news . I found you a job as a model . To assess your beauty , they need two photos , in two different dresses . Why you’re not answering . Are you taking your medicine ? How do you feel ? . “ .
—- Copenhagen : Mieux , like a fleur -de-lis . I feel a little bit enceinte . “.
—- Dig: “ You’re talking French now. I’m so happy . It means ,your memory is slowly coming back . After the accident , you suffered amnesia . After that , you were diagnosed with type A neurotic trait . You interpret ordinary situations as threatening. Don’t worry , it’s normal . Do you remember anything else ? “ .
—- Copenhagen : “ Folie à deux . You and me , we share the same madness . Don’t leave me alone . I’m frightened . Last night, I heard strange sounds . I put on the light , and went around the house , holding a spade . I saw no one. What’s wrong with me ? . “ .
—- Dig : “ They must be the body snatchers . I’m proud of you . You know how to defend yourself . The mortuary is a sacred place . He who dares commit sacrilege, will do so at his own risk . We must stop them before they desecrate the space. Always hit first. Now let me take you the photos .” [ Dig is back at the Villa with the photos . Mme M . Inserts the photos in the first envelope, and drops it in the mail box . Soon after , enter Monaco, and Parrot holding a letter. He sits down , opens it ,and then screams .] .
—- Parrot : Oh my God . They are alive . [ He starts kissing the pictures and gives them to Monaco who does the same. He then starts reading aloud . ] .
— Parrot :” Beware . You’re being watched 24 hours , round the clock. We know you are four people .Each one is being followed . If anyone of you dare go to the police , he or she will be eliminated. Any wrong move from your part , and you’ll kiss the trio goodbye . The pictures are proof of life .
To show our goodwill, we demand £ 10.000 for each girl. A peanut £30.000 sum . Go now and get the money , and wait for further instructions .” Signed BLM . “. I think BLM stands for ‘ British London Mafia . ‘ Mme M and Dig , come over here . Raise your right hands and repeat after me , “ We swear on the holy book , that whatever , we hear , will stay here. So help me God . “ ( they do.) Now I’ll go and get the money . So as not to raise suspicion , I will draw from three different accounts , from three different Banks . You Mme M. , you come with me. Monica you stay with Dig . We will have lunch later . “ , [ Both Parrot and Mrs M leave .Monaco & Dig are alone . ]
— Monaco:” I’ve got intense negative vibe feelings . I need to assuage them to positive ones . Dig . Are you a shrimper ? .” .
—- Dig : “ If you mean a weak person , I’m not . “ .
—-Monaco: “ Of course not . I was talking physiotherapy. Did you know , that there are more than 7,000 nerves ending in the foot “ .
— Dig : “ No . So what now ? “
—- Monaco : “ Let’s go to your room and I’ll show you. “ [ They move to Dig’s bedroom. ].
—- Monaco : “ ( takes off her shoe ) I want you to lick my toe . “
—- Dig :” ( while licking) I see a rainbow flag tattooed on your foot . Are you a Lesbian ? . “ .
—- Monaco : “ I’m like the poetess Sappho , from the Island of Lesbos . I have homo erratic feelings . Keep sucking , you sucker . I’m feeling better . “
— “ Dig : “ I’m sleepy , you succubus . Can I stop . ? . “ . [ Parrot and Mme .M . return to the Villa . . Mme M . goes to the kitchenette to prepare lunch. Parrot walks upstairs. He hears a suckling noise coming from Dig’s bedroom . He slowly opens the door and sees Dig sucking Monaco’s toe . He slowly withdraws and returns to the sitting room. After a short time,Monaco joins him.].
—- Parrot:” I feel a froideur coolness in our affair .Did you enjoy your siesta? . I saw you . Shame on you . “ .
—- Monaco: “ Nothing happened . He was just sucking my toe . Shame on you for peeping . It’s vile to be a voyeur . Did you get a gratis gratification ? . I’m a capricious Capricorn,and have the right to flirt à gogo . Et Voilà . “ .
—- Poirot: “ I thought there was something romantic going between us. Doesn’t your heart tell you something ? . “ .
—- Monaco : “ It tells me , it’s pumping blood to circulate round my body . “
—- Parrot:” What about our affair in bed ? . Didn’t you like my naked body?. “
—- Monaco: “ Forgive me for saying it . I didn’t like your physique . You didn’t do it with feelings . No chemistry between us. You’re like a pump , sucking up a gum tree . You are a quickie , and gave me a headache. My parts trembled like the quaking aspen tree , with its trembling leaves , whose beauty is bitter, and not skin deep . “ .
—-Parrot:” You’ve unmasked your true feelings , and for that , I respect you . From now on , our relationship will be strictly professional. But, let me give you , a brotherly advice . Don’t ever stray , Into unknown virgin territory . Life is not always a sweet tiramisu, or a tequila sunrise . Now go to your room . I would like to have a private talk with Dig .”
— Monaco :” Tant mieux . Don’t expect an apologia . “ [ She retreats. Dig approaches Parrot and look at him with ferocious eyes . ] .
—- Parrot: “ Come here you prick . When you look at me , keep your eyes down. You bonobos , sex- crazy animal. You banana slug . Kneel down and kiss my ass. “ .
—- Dig : “ I don’t bow or kneel to anyone, except God . Don’t force me to start comparing sausages . “ .
— Parrot:” You’re fired . You gigolo pimp. Go pick up your things and fuck off . “ . [ He leaves . Mme. M approaches sizzling Parrot] .
—-Mme M . : “ Good riddance Sir . I never liked this drunken parasite . Don’t get upset . He is just an insignificant mosquito . Anyone who bites the hand that feeds him , deserve to kiss ass . “ .
—Parrot : “ Thank you . Go up and keep an eye on him . Make sure , he doesn’t steal anything . Accompany him to the garden and then give him the boots . “ . [. Mme. M . Goes upstairs to Dig’s bedroom. Monaco approaches Parrot. ] . — Monaco: “ what’s this brouhaha all about ? . “ .
—- Parrot: ( whispers in her ear .) “ I’ll tell you later . Once Dig leaves. Follow him discreetly, without being seen . “ . [ Dig’s bedroom . Enter Mme. M . ] .
—- : “ Dig : Did you hear mom. The bastard called me a gigolo pimp . “ .
—- Mme.M : “ Listen son . Let’s activate plan B . While you are saying goodbye to Monaco and Parrot, I’ll go out and drop drop the second letter in the mail box. Take your suitcase and go back home . Stay alert . You know what to do . “ . [ While Dig is bidding goodbye to Monaco and to Parrot , who does not respond , Mrs.M., sneaks out and drops the second letter in the mail box and goes back to the Villa unnoticed. Dig leaves and Monaco follows him , keeping her distance . After some time , Monaco comes back to the Villa. ] .
—- Parrot : “ Did you follow him ? . “
—- Monaco: “ Yes , but I lost him near the cemetery . I felt I’ve been followed . “ .
—- Parrot : “ Let me go out and check the mail .” . [ He comes back excited , waving the second letter . He opens it and reads It aloud . ] .
— Parrot:” It says : “ Beware . You’re still under surveillance . At the moment , we know that you are three in the house . Tonight at 7 pm , you will go to the cemetery , and drop the £ 30.000 inside an attaché case , on the grave marked with an X in red , as indicated on the attached map. Once this is done , the hostages will be released tomorrow. signed BLH . The British Library Mafia . “
—-Oh my God . I’ve heard of them . A sinister unknown group . Even MI6 couldn’t apprehend them . They didn’t say , who is to make the drop . Just to be on the safe side, I will send Mme .M , to make the drop . “
—- Mme.M : “ But Sir, I can’t see at night . It’s already dark .” .
—- : “ Parrot: “ I’ve already decided . Take this torch to flash light the road. Make the drop and come back immediately . “ . [ Mme M goes to the cemetery ,and finds Dig , hiding behind a grave . ] .
— Dig : “ What’s wrong mom ? . “ .
—- : “ They asked me to make the drop . I think they’re becoming suspicious. I have an idea . Take the money . We will leave the attaché case empty on the marked grave . I will find a way , to lure them to come here. I will follow them unnoticed. You be ready . Together, we will ambush them, and put an end to them . Understood ? . “
—- Dig: “ Crystal clear “ . [ Mme , M returns to the Villa . ] .
—- Parrot : “ Did you make the drop ? “ .
— Mme. M : “ I did but I was shaking all the time . I felt being followed by many shadows . I did put the attaché case on the grave , then I heard a voice from the adjacent black building say : ‘ The hostages will be released tomorrow at midnight , on one condition . The parents themselves must come . “ At first , I thought , it was a ghost . But from the tone , they’re damn serious. I’m sleepy and tired . Do I have permission to retreat ? . “ .
— Parrot: “ Permission granted . Probably I’ll stay awake in anticipation. Good night and see you tomorrow. “ . [Mme M .goes to her bedroom. She falls asleep , and start snoring . The slender snake , appears from under the bed , and with suppleness , slips inside the silky sheets . Mme M , jumps in panic . Snake bites her in the face , leaving two punctured wounds. She drops dead . Poetic justice says : ‘ she who wish vice for someone , must expect a vile end . ‘ ] [ next morning. ]
— Parrot : “ Monaco, please go check Mme.M ‘s bedroom. She must have overslept. “ . [ Monaco goes up ,and comes down agitated ,and with a scream , says ]
—-Monaco : “ Oh my God . She’s gone . “ .
—- Parrot:” Not possible. I locked the main entrance door .” .
— Monaco: “ she’s dead. Far-away . Her electro, magnetic , energy , soul , went to join a typhoon or a cyclone . What shall we do ? “ .
— Parrot: We can’t go to the police . We’ll put her in a deep freezer, until we plan our next move . “ . [. At 6.30 pm , Parrot takes the revolver from his bedroom’s drawer , and with Monaco, they dive to the cemetery . They park the car behind a tree , enter the cemetery , and start searching for the grave , marked in red . They find it , and are surprised to find out that the the attaché case is empty . ] .
—Parrot : “ Something is wrong . Let’s go to the adjacent black building . There are no lights . It should be empty . For safety , let’s separate . You enter the house from the East , I’ll go from the West . Be careful , If anything goes wrong with someone , the other must flee and alert the police . We use the flashlights and walk tiptoes. Let’s go. “ [ Inside the black building , Dig is watching through the window . He sees two shadows approaching the house . He alerts Copenhagen . ] .
—- Dig : “ I just saw the body snatcher coming towards us . Grab your spade and go from the north side, I’ll go from the south side . If they trespass, don’t hesitate to strike first , before he strikes back . Use the flashlight. Good luck .” .
[The black building ( Dig’s home ) is in complete darkness , except for the four flashlights moving around . Now you see . Now you don’t . Parrot succeeds to break the glass of the kitchen door . He unlocks it and goes in . Out of the blues , he hears footsteps behind him . Before he could turn , he is hit by a first blow to the head . He screams in agony at the top of his voice . With the second blow , he falls to the ground motionless. Monaco hears the scream , she retreats immediately. Run to the car and speed off . Lights are on . Dig and Copenhagen enter the kitchen , carry the body to the cemetery ]
—- Dig : “ Let’s dig deeper and throw the body in the deep hole . Gotcha . “ ………….. ….—- TO BE CONTINUED .